Are you looking for a fun little bit of motivation for your kiddos? If you need some help organizing your chore and reward system, these mason jars might be just the thing. Have the kids join in during the DIY portion of the project. Then you can use the jars to help get a system going of to-dos around the house along with fun prizes when the kids have done their duties. Use your favorite colors and coordinate the jars with your home so that they also serve as a little piece of decor!

Supplies:

2 mason jars

2 paint colors

letter stickers

paper

scissors

pen

Instructions:

Step 1: Start by wiping out the insides of your mason jars and being sure they’re clean and dry.

Step 2: Pour a small bit of paint (about an inch) into the bottom of the first mason jar.

Step 3: Swirl the paint around slowly until the entire inside of the jar is covered, adding more paint if needed.

Step 4: Drain the excess paint back into the paint container.

Step 5: Repeat the process on the other jar in another color. Allow the jars to fully dry and cure in a well-ventilated area for a few days. It’s a thick layer of paint, so don’t skimp on drying time!

Step 6: Using your letter stickers, spell out what’s inside of each jar. I liked “To Do” and “For Fun” because it was a little more exciting than “Chores” and “Rewards.” But spell out whatever you like!

Step 7: Cut up small slips of paper. On one set, write out all of the chores that need to be done around the house that week or month. On the other set, write out a few rewards that your kids will love. Some great ideas are a new book, the opportunity to choose what the family eats for dinner, an extra 30 minutes of play time, and more. Be creative and think of the things your kids will love!

Step 8: Fill each jar with the corresponding papers, folded in half.

Step 9: Set the jars out and let the kids get picking! Any time a chore needs to be done (or a consequence needs to be doled out), have them pick from the chore jar. If they’ve had a particularly great day or week, let them pick a reward. Good luck!

Chelsea Foy is a blogger by day and a musical theatre performer by night. Her blog, Lovely Indeed, focuses on a DIY lifestyle and all of the happiness that comes along with it. Chelsea recently co-authored Make Your Day, a digital crafting book, and is proud to have had her projects featured on HGTV, Buzzfeed, Babble, Apartment Therapy, Huffington Post, and more. Chelsea resides in Los Angeles with her most adorable husband Ryan, where they spend their time diligently becoming familiar with every shop, restaurant, beach, and flea market within a 50-mile radius.